Lake Ida Shores
Homes for Sale in Delray Beach, FL
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Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 4 recorded sales closed at a median of $2,437,500, $826 per square foot, a median 49 days on market, sellers accepting 93% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1961–2025 with 1 new construction. At the median price and Palm Beach County's FY2025-26 rate of 18.72 mills, annual property tax runs about $45,630 ($44,850 with the full homestead exemption).
Part of the Lake Ida master-planned community in Delray Beach, FL — see all Lake Ida homes for sale (6 listings across 7 villages and sections in the MLS).
| Location | Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, FL · ZIP 33444 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 45 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1956–2024 (median 1975.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,984 sq ft (median) |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Picnic Area, Jogging Path, None, Park |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $2,437,500 median across 4 closed sales · $826 per sq ft |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 49 median |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 69% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. All listings featuring the BMLS logo are provided by BeachesMLS, Inc. This information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed. Copyright © 2026 BeachesMLS, Inc; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Lake Ida Shores 1St Add key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/lake-ida-shores-1st-add, data as of September 20, 2026.
Lake Ida Shores 1st Add trades in the $3 million median range—a waterfront-oriented price point driven by location on Lake Ida and proximity to central Delray Beach. With only three closings in the trailing window, this is a thin, episodic market where each sale reflects individual property circumstances more than neighborhood trend. The 67-day median time-to-contract is deliberate for this bracket; buyers at this level take their time, and every home competes on condition, dock access, and views.
Sellers here need patience and precision. Pricing must account for lot premium and renovation quality, not just square footage. Buyers should budget for older-stock updates or pay materially more for a turn-key property; the $874 per-square-foot median suggests a mix of both, and condition spreads are wide. This is not a community with rapid turnover or comparable density—each listing is its own negotiation.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Lake Ida ShoresHomes for Sale in Delray Beach, FL right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
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The 60-Second Overview
Lake Ida Shores market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $2.44M ($826 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 50 days on market for closed sales.
In ZIP 33444 (Delray Beach), 413 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $724K ($405/sq ft), up 11.2% year over year, with a median 59 days on market. Right now 88 active and 19 pending listings put supply at about 4.6 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33444 housing market and the Palm Beach County market.
County records show 5 qualified sales in Lake Ida Shores across 2024–2025 (3 in 2024, 2 in 2025), median $2.05M — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Lake Ida Shores is a community of 45 homes in Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, built between 1956 and 2024 (median 1975.0), with a median living area of about 1,984 square feet. 69% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Lake Ida Shores 1st Add is a low-density waterfront enclave in Delray Beach where the $3 million median reflects direct lake access and central location, not volume or new construction.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Lake Ida Shores is best for.
Best for
- Waterfront buyers with $3 million+ budgets seeking direct lake access and central Delray Beach location who understand older housing stock
- Buyers willing to invest in post-close renovations or pay a premium for a fully updated property with no middle ground expected
- Long-term holders who value privacy, low density, and proximity to downtown Delray Beach over amenity packages or new construction
Probably not for
- Buyers expecting rapid comps, predictable pricing, or a liquid resale market with multiple monthly transactions
- Those seeking turnkey perfection under $3 million or unwilling to navigate seawall, dock, and flood-zone due diligence
- Investors looking for short-term appreciation plays or communities with high transaction velocity and transparent per-square-foot benchmarks
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 20 of each year, from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($2.44M) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 6 sales each (4 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. All listings featuring the BMLS logo are provided by BeachesMLS, Inc. This information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed. Copyright © 2026 BeachesMLS, Inc. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
20% of homes for sale in ZIP 33444 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-09-20).
Lake Ida Shores Market Scorecard
Lake Ida Shores is currently a balanced market..
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Live data: Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Housing distress & ownership in Lake Ida Shores 1St Add, Delray Beach
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. All listings featuring the BMLS logo are provided by BeachesMLS, Inc. This information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed. Copyright © 2026 BeachesMLS, Inc. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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The Lake Ida Shores buying strategy.
If we were buying in Lake Ida Shores today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Lake Ida Shores.
What the market actually looks like
This is a quiet, established neighborhood hugging Lake Ida, west of the Intracoastal and within minutes of downtown Delray Beach. Homes here are single-family, typically waterfront or water-adjacent, many with private docks. The building stock skews older, and value hinges on lot position, water access, and the degree of renovation or custom rebuild. There is no HOA amenity layer—appeal is purely location and the asset itself.
Market tempo is slow by design. Three closings over the trailing window and a 67-day median DOM reflect the reality of a narrow buyer pool shopping a finite inventory at the top of the Delray market. Buyers in this segment scrutinize everything: seawall condition, dock infrastructure, roof age, mechanical systems, and interior finishes. Sellers who understand this and price accordingly will find their buyer; those who test the market with aspirational pricing will sit.
The $874 per-square-foot median is a rough guide—it smooths over wide variation between dated interiors on premium lots and fully renovated modern builds. Condition arbitrage is real here. A buyer willing to invest post-close can find opportunity; one seeking move-in perfection will pay a steep premium. There are no cookie-cutter comps, so every offer is a negotiation informed by the specific asset, not the neighborhood average.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Lake Ida Shores. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
Lake Ida Shores 1st Add requires an agent who understands waterfront nuance—dock permits, seawall assessments, flood zone implications—and who has the patience to negotiate a thin, high-stakes market. We know when a property is priced for its lot versus its improvements, and we will tell you the truth about what a renovation timeline and budget look like. Whether you are buying for long-term hold or selling a legacy asset, you need representation that does not rely on automated comps or generic staging advice. We work this segment with the rigor and honesty it demands.
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HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 22, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Beaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 33444)) |
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2010 (42 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Beaches MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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